Oil Description; Standard Procedure Standard Procedure - Engine Oil Level Check; Standard Procedure - Engine Oil And Filter Change - Dodge Intrepid Service Manual

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LUBRICATION (Continued)
(5) If oil pressure is 0 at idle. Shut off engine,
check for pressure relief valve stuck open or a
clogged oil pickup screen.
(6) Install oil pressure switch after testing is com-
pleted. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRICATION/OIL
PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH - INSTALLATION)
OIL
DESCRIPTION
For engine oil type and capacity (Refer to LUBRI-
CATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE OIL)
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK
The best time to check engine oil level is after it
has sat overnight, or if the engine has been running,
allow the engine to be shut off for at least 5 minutes
before checking oil level.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level
ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level
reading (Fig. 101). Add only when the level is at or
below the ADD mark.
Fig. 101 ENGINE OIL FILL AND DIPSTICK
LOCATIONS
1 - ENGINE OIL FILL
2 - ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL AND
FILTER CHANGE
Change engine oil at mileage and time intervals
described in the Maintenance Schedule. (Refer to
LUBRICATION &
NANCE SCHEDULES - DESCRIPTION)
TYPES
MAINTENANCE/MAINTE-
WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE
IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED SKIN CONTACT WITH ENGINE OIL.
CONTAMINANTS IN USED ENGINE OIL, CAUSED BY
INTERNAL COMBUSTION, CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH. THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED
SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT WASH
SKIN WITH GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, THINNER, OR
SOLVENTS, HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN RESULT. DO
NOT POLLUTE, DISPOSE OF USED ENGINE OIL
PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR GOVERN-
MENT AGENCY FOR LOCATION OF COLLECTION
- CENTER IN YOUR AREA.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
(1) Run engine until achieving normal operating
temperature.
(2) Position the vehicle on a level surface and turn
engine off.
(3) Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
(Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOIST-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(4) Remove oil fill cap (Fig. 101).
(5) Place a suitable drain pan under crankcase
drain.
(6) Remove drain plug from crankcase and allow
oil to drain into pan. Inspect drain plug threads for
stretching or other damage. Replace drain plug and
gasket if damaged.
(7) Remove oil filter. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL FILTER - REMOVAL)
(8) Install drain plug in crankcase.
(9) Install new oil filter. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LU-
BRICATION/OIL FILTER - INSTALLATION)
(10) Lower vehicle and fill crankcase with specified
type and amount of engine oil (Fig. 101). (Refer to
LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES -
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE OIL) (Refer to LUBRICA-
TION & MAINTENANCE - SPECIFICATIONS)
(11) Install oil fill cap.
(12) Start engine and inspect for leaks.
(13) Stop engine and inspect oil level.
OIL FILTER SPECIFICATION
All engines are equipped with a high quality full-
flow, disposable type oil filter. When replacing oil fil-
ter, use a Mopar filter or equivalent.
USED ENGINE OIL DISPOSAL
Care should be exercised when disposing used
engine oil after it has been drained from a vehicle
engine. Refer to the WARNING above.
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